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080520041094 MINUTES CITY OF DUNN DUNN, NORTH CAROLINA The City Council of the City of Dunn held a Regular Meeting on Thursday, August 5, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the Dunn Municipal Building. Present was Mayor J. Dal Snipes, Mayor Pro -Tem Donnie Olds, Council Members Buddy Maness, Bryan Galbreath, Billy Tart, Billy R. Godwin, Jr., and Joey Tart. Also present was City Manager Michacl Uskiewicz, Human Resources /Safety Officer Moses Gallion, Building Inspector Mike Blackmon, City Planner Julie Reid, Recreation Director Perry Hudson, Police Chief Tim Benware, Fire Chief Austin Tew, City Engineer Ed Powell, City Attorney P. Tilghman Pope, City Clerk Debra West, and Daily Record Reporter Lisa Farmer. INVOCATION Mayor Snipes opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and asked Council Member Joey Tart to give the invocation. Afterwards, the pledge of allegiance was repeated. Mayor Snipes closed the regular meeting and opened public hearings at 7:02 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS REZONING REQUEST DONALD AND EVON MORRISON PIN #1516 -76- 5566,1516 -76 -6504, AND 1516 -76 -6560 Mayor Snipes stated that the public has been notified that oral and written comments will be heard and received concerning the request by Donald and Evon Morrison to rezone three parcels of land located on the north side of Broad Street from the intersection with Magnolia Avenue east 200 feet. He stated that this property is zoned C -3 Highway Commercial District and is requested to be rezoned to C -O Office and Institutional District. He added that the public hearing was duly advertised on July 22, 2004 and July 29, 2004. Mayor Snipes asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against this rezoning. Mr. Billy Barfield of N. Park Avenue questioned the location given in the public notice for this rezoning. Mayor Pro -tern Olds and Mayor Snipes clarified the location of this property. j Mayor Snipes asked if there was anyone else present to speak for or against this rezoning. Hearing none, he closed the public hearing in reference to same. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - LUCKNOW PROPERTIES, LLC, OWNER DANIEL CONOR TWOMEY, TENANT PIN #1516 -67 -4322 111 EAST BROAD STREET Mayor Snipes yielded to Mayor Pro -tern Olds to preside over the meeting during this conditional use permit. Mayor Pro -tem Olds stated that the public has been notified that oral and written comments will be heard and received concerning the request by Lucknow Properties LLC (owner) and Daniel Conor Twomey (tenant) to approve the sale of alcohol in conjunction with a restaurant located at 111 East Broad Street. He added that the public hearing was duly advertised on July 22, 2004 and July 29, 2004. Mr. Olds asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against this conditional use permit. Hearing none, he closed the public hearing in reference to same. After closing this public hearing, Mayor Pro -tem Olds yielded to Mayor Snipes to preside over the meeting. REQUEST TO INITIATE A CORRECTIVE ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT Mayor Snipes stated that the public has been notified that oral and written comments will be heard and received concerning the request by the City of Dunn Planning Department to initiate a corrective zoning and general plan amendment. The public hearing was duly advertised on July 22, 2004 and July 29, 2004. Mayor Snipes asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against this corrective zoning and general plan amendment. Hearing none, he closed the public hearing in reference to same. 1095 CODE AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 22 Mayor Snipes stated that the public has been notified that oral and written comments will be heard and received concerning the request by the City of Dunn Planning Department to amend the City of Dunn Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22 Revisions under consideration are: a. Division 5A- Section 22 -131 to 22 -139 Proposed Agricultural District b. Section 22 -1 Definitions C. Section 22 -242 Definitions d. Section 22 -292 Business Districts e. Section 22 -51 Zoning Map f. Division 6. C -1 Central Commercial District Section 22 -141, 22 -144 (Postponed) The public hearing was duly advertised on July 22, 2004 and July 29, 2004. Mayor Snipes read each code amendment and asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against these amendments. Hearing none, he closed the public hearing in reference to same. COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION Mayor Snipes stated that the public has been notified that oral and written comments will be heard and received regarding a grant application to enable the City of Dunn to connect low and moderate income households to existing water and sewer lines. The funds may only be used to connect low and moderate - income owner- occupied and tenant- occupied dwellings, provided the landlord is also low and moderate - income. Low and moderate - income households are defined as households at 80% or less of the median family income for the County in which the residence is located. The public hearing was duly advertised on July 22, 2004 and July 29, 2004. A second public hearing will be held on September 2, 2004 to obtain comments on the proposed grant application. Mayor Snipes asked if there was any comment from the public with reference to the proposed community block grant. Hearing none, he closed the public hearing in reference to same. DEMOLITION OF HOUSE 411 EAST CLEVELAND STREET Mayor Snipes stated that the public has been notified that oral and written comments will be heard and received concerning the demolition of the dwelling owned by Cherie A. Dixon and located at 411 East Cleveland Street. He added that the public hearing was duly advertised on July 20, 2004 and July 27, 2004 Mayor Snipes asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against the demolition of this structure Hearing none, he closed the public hearing in reference to same. DEMOLITION OF HOUSE 410 EAST CUMBERLAND STREET Mayor Snipes stated that the public has been notified that oral and written comments will be heard and received concerning the demolition of the dwelling owned by Larry E. Hardison and located at 410 East Cumberland Street. The public hearing was duly advertised on July 20, 2004 and July 27, 2004 Mayor Snipes asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against the demolition of this structure. Hearing none, he closed the public hearing in reference to same. DEMOLITION OF HOUSE 1208 NORTH FAYETTEVILLE AVENUE Mayor Snipes stated that the public has been notified that oral and written comments will be heard and received concerning the demolition of the dwelling owned by Herbert H. Johnson and located at 1208 North Fayetteville Avenue. He added that the public hearing was duly advertised on July 20, 2004 and July 27, 2004. Mayor Snipes asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against the demolition of this structure. Hearing none, he closed the public hearing in reference to same. 1096 DEMOLITION OF HOUSE 405 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE Mayor Snipes stated that the public has been notified that oral and written comments will be heard and received concerning the demolition of the dwelling owned by Hattie Pearl Hunter and located at 405 North Washington Avenue. He added that the public hearing was duly advertised on July 20, 2004 and July 27, 2004. Mayor Snipes asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against the demolition of this structure. Hearing none, he closed the public hearing in reference to same. DEMOLITION OF HOUSE 705 EAST DUKE STREET Mayor Snipes stated that the public has been notified that oral and written comments will be heard an d received concerning the demolition of the dwelling owned by Johnny Hargrove and located at 705 East Duke Street. He added that the public hearing was duly advertised on July 20, 2004 and July 27, 2004 Mayor Snipes asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against the demolition of this structure Hearing none, he closed the public hearing in reference to same. DEMOLITION OF HOUSE 604 NORTH FAYETTEVILLE AVENUE Mayor Snipes stated that the public has been notified that oral and written comments will be heard and received concerning the demolition of the dwelling owned by Charles D. McMillan and located at 604 North Fayetteville Avenue. He added that the public hearing was duly advertised on July 20, 2004 and July 27, 2004. Mayor Snipes asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against the demolition of this structure. Hearing none, motion by Council Member Galbreath, seconded by Council Member Godwin to close public hearings and reconvene the regular council meeting at 7:10 p.m. Motion unanimously approved. CONSENT ITEMS Mayor Snipes asked if there were any consent items that Council wished to pull for further discussion. The following consent items were considered by Council: Minutes - Council considered approval of minutes of the July 1, 2004 meeting. Minutes - Council considered approval of minutes of the July 14, 2004 Special Call meeting Budget Amendment - Council considered approval of Budget Amendment #1. A copy ofBudgetAmendment #1 is incorporated into these minutes as Attachment #1. Motion by Council Member Joey Tart, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Olds to approve above consent items. Motion unanimously approved. ITEMS FOR DECISION REZONING REQUEST DONALD AND EVON MORRISON PIN # 1516 -76- 5566,1516 -76- 6504,1516 -76 -6560 Mayor Snipes stated that a request was received from Donald and Even Morrison to rezone three parcels of land located on the north side of E. Broad Street from the intersection with Magnolia Avenue east 200 feet. This property is zoned C -3 Highway Commercial District and is requested to be rezoned to C -O Office and Institutional District. He added that the Planning Board met on July 27, 2004 and recommended approval of this request. In responding to the concerns by Mr. Barfield during the public hearing, City Attorney Pope stated that it was brought to his attention immediately before this meeting, that the public notice with respect to this rezoning had identified this property at the intersection of E. Broad and east 200 feet from the intersection with Magnolia Avenue. This street was in fact Elm Avenue, and not Magnolia Avenue. He added that with the identification of the parcel numbers in the public notice, this constitutes sufficient public notice in order to proceed acting on this rezoning this evening. Mr. Pope explained that since it was brought to his attention tonight that Magnolia Avenue was identified instead of Elm Avenue, he has not had an opportunity to research it. He added that it is his understanding that the public is sufficiently notified because the parcel identification numbers would locate the property and council may proceed if they choose. 1097 Motion by Mayor Pro -tem Olds, seconded by Council Member Galbreath to rezone three parcels of land (PIN #1516 -76 -5566, 1516 -76 -6504, 1516 -76 -6560) on E. Broad Street from C -3 Highway Commercial to C -O Office and Institutional. Motion unanimously approved. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT LUCKNOW PROPERTIES, LLC, OWNER DANIEL CONOR TWOMEY, TENANT PIN #1516 -67 -4322 111 EAST BROAD STREET Mayor Snipes yielded to Mayor Pro -tern Olds to pr--side over the meeting during consideration of this conditional use permit. Mayor Pro -tem Olds stated that a request was received from Lucknow Properties, LLC (owner) and Daniel Conor Twomey (tenant) for a conditional use permit within a C -1 Central Commercial District. This request is to allow the sale of alcohol in conjunction with a restaurant located at 111 E. Broad Street. The Planning Board met on July 27, 2004 and recommended approval of this request. Motion by Council Member Godwin, seconded by Council Member Billy Tart to approve the conditional use permit for Lucknow Properties, LLC, (owner) and Daniel Conor Twomey (tenant) to allow the sale of alcohol in conjunction with a restaurant located at 111 E. Broad Street based upon findings referenced in Chapter 22, Section 22-485 (b) of the City of Dune Code of Ordinances. Motion unanimously approved. After consideration of this conditional use permit, Mayor Pro -tem Olds yielded to Mayor Snipes to preside over the meeting. REQUEST TO INITIATE A CORRECTIVE ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT It is recommended that a complete survey of existing land use be completed of the general area, from Cumberland Street to Duke Street and from King Avenue to Magnolia Avenue. A recommendation would be made to revise certain portions of the General Plan. It is requested that this project be given high priority to allow new development in this area in the near future as well as to protect existing properties in this area. Manager Uskiewicz stated that City Planner Julie Reid was present to make comments. Mrs. Reid stepped forward and stated that this action was requested on the basis of two written comments.' She added that a request has been received to rezone a commercial property to residential. The building is residential and she is not sure how it was rezoned to a commercial use. In addition, there is a church that would like to locate in this neighborhood. The zoning is industrial and churches are not allowed in an industrial district. She explained that there have been several inquiries as to some vacant small lots which are appropriate for residential but not for an industrial use. She stated that some deterioration of this general area has been noted. It is adjacent to a very stable single - family detached area. Mrs. Reid stated that she is recommending that a fall land use study be completed from King Avenue to Elm Avenue and from Cumberland Street to Duke Street. She added that recommendations will be formulated for revisions to the general plan and for the corrective zoning that will comply with the wishes of those property owners that are currently ready to develop. Mrs. Reid stated that if these vacant properties were zoned correctly, they could be used for residential purposes and would add to the City's tax base. Council Member Galbreath asked Mrs. Reid what is the time frame for completing the study. She responded that she has already completed a portion of the land use survey. She added that she plans to have her recommendations to the Planning Board at their August meeting. Mayor Pro -tern Olds asked Mrs. Reid if this study will require a lot of man hours and what steps will be required to complete this. Mrs. Reid responded that they will first have to determine the existing land use. She added that they will identify land as commercial, residential, vacant, etc. An analysis will be done to compare how the property is being used versus how it is zoned. Vacant properties will be compared to this data to see if it is zoned appropriately. Recommendations would be forthccming to the Planning Board and City Council. Motion by Mayor Pro -tem Olds, seconded by Council Member Joey Tart to direct staff to complete a land use survey of the area delineated, that recommendations be formulated regarding possible General Plan Amendments and possible corrective zoning at the soonest possible time for consideration. Motion unanimously approved. CODE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 22 (ZONING ORDINANCE) The public has been notified that oral and written comments will be heard and received concerning the request by the City of Dunn Planning Department to amend the City of Dunn Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22. The Planning Board met July 27, 2004 and tabled code amendment (a). Division 5A- Section 22 -131 to 22 -139 Proposed Agricultural District. Revisions under consideration are: a. Division 5A- Section 22 -131 to 22 -139 Proposed Agricultural District (No Action required by Council —Planning Board tabled this revision at their meeting on July 27, 2004) b. Section 22 -1 Definitions / Motion by Council Member Galbreath, seconded by Mayor Pro -tern Olds to approve above code amendment as presented. Motion unanimously approved. Ordinance (02004 -23) filed in Ordinance Book. c. Section 22 -242 Definitions and 22 -292 Business Districts Motion by Council Member Godwin, seconded by Council Member Maness to approve above code amendment (Revision #1) as presented. Motion unanimously approved. Ordinance (02004 -24) filed in Ordinance Book. Motion by Council Member Godwin, seconded by Council Member Joey Tart to approve above code amendment (Revision #2) as presented. Motion unanimously approved. Ordinance (02004 -24) filed in Ordinance Book. d. Section 22 -292 Business Districts Motion by Mayor Pro -tem Olds, seconded by Council Member Galbreath to approve above code amendment as presented. Motion unanimously approved. Ordinance (02004 -25) filed in Ordinance Book. e. Section 22 -51 Zoning Map Motion by Council Member Godwin, seconded by Council Member Joey Tart to approve above code amendment with the stipulation that the proposed Zoning District (5) be labeled Reserved as opposed to Agricultural Conservation District. Motion unanimously approved. Ordinance (02004 -26) filed in Ordinance Book DEMOLITION OF HOUSE 411 EAST CLEVELAND STREET Mayor Sniped entertained a motion to adopt an ordinance to demolish the structure located at 411 E. Cleveland Street. Mayor Pro -tem Olds stated that during the public hearmg held tonight with reference to this demolition, there was a citizen who was suppose to address this issue, however she was not present during the public hearing. She has since arrived at the meeting and would like to come forth to request an extension on behalf of her relative that owns the structure at 411 E. Cleveland Street. Mr. Olds asked if it would be possible for this citizen to come forth. City Attorney Pope advised Mr. Olds that a motion would be necessary to allow this citizen to address the Council since the public hearing session is over. Motion by Mayor Pro -tem Olds, seconded by Council Member Godwin to grant Ms. Jackie Woods permission to come before the City Council and address the property on 411 E. Cleveland Street on behalf of her relative who lives out of town. Motion unanimously approved. Ms. Jackie Woods stepped forward. She stated that on behalf of the Dixon family, she would like to ask the Council to extend the demolition of the property located at 411 E. Cleveland Street. The Council asked Ms. Woods how much more time does the Dixon family need. She responded that she did not know. Mr. Olds stated that the property owner lives in Greensboro and was unable to attend tonight's meeting. He added that the owner called him last night and asked for an extension to be granted. He explained to the property owner that he could not do this and it would be the responsibility of the owner or a family member to request an extension. He added that the property owner plans to make improvements to the house to bring it up to code. Mr. Olds stated that the property owner did not specify a time in which this work would be completed. Mayor Snipes asked for the opinion of the Building Inspector with regard to a time frame needed to bring this structure up to code. Building Inspector Mike Blackmon stepped forward and explained that this structure is a storage building in the rear yard and he had no problem with granting an extension. Council discussed setting a deadline to complete the repairs. City Attorney Pope stated that the property owner has been given over (90) days in which to comply with making the necessary repairs to this structure. He stated that no progress has been made, adding that these buildings are put on the agenda for demolition because they are public health and safety hazard concerns. 1099 Mr. Pope suggested that since a public hearing has been duly advertised, the Council could table their decision on demolishing this property and direct the Building Inspector to report back to the Council at the next meeting what type of correspondence he has received from the property owner or progress that has been made towards renovation. Mr. Pope stated that at the September meeting, the council could bring this item off the table and vote to proceed with the demolition or if the building inspector reports that satisfactory progress has been made, then this item of business can be left tabled. Motion by Council Member Joey Tart, seconded by Mayor Pro -tern Olds to table the demolition of the structure at 411 E. Cleveland Street. Motion unanimously approved. DEMOLITION OF HOUSE 410 EAST CUMBERLAND STREET Mayor Snipes entertained a motion to adopt an ordinance to demolish the structure located at 410 E. Cumberland Street. Mayor Snipes clarified that this property is actually a commercial building Motion by Mayor Pro -tem Olds, seconded by Council Member Galbreath to approve the ordinance directing the Building Inspector to remove or demolish the structure at 410 E. Cumberland Street. Motion unanimously approved. A copy of this Ordinance (02004 -27) Directing the Building Inspector to remove /demolish the structure located at 410 E. Cumberland Street is incorporated into these minutes as Attachment #2. Council Member Godwin asked Inspector Blackmon what is the timetable in demolishing this structure. Mr. Blackmon responded that since the Council received their agenda information, Mr. Hardison, owner of the property has had the building inspected for asbestos and has had it removed. He added that the owner has also filed an application with the NC Department of Natural Resources /Asbestos Branch stating a demolition date of August 6 -10, 2004. Mr. Blackmon stated that the property owner, Mr. Hardison, has volunteered to remove this structure, however, to insure that this structure will be demolished, the City went forward tonight with the demolition ordinance. Council Member Godwin commented that this structure was one of the most visible eyesores in town. DEMOLITION OF HOUSE 1208 NORTH FAYETTEVILLE AVENUE Mayor Snipes entertained a motion to adopt an ordnance to demolish the structure located at 1208 N. Fayetteville Avenue. Motion by Mayor Pro -tern Olds, seconded by Council Member Maness to approve the ordinance directing the Building Inspector to remove or demolish the structure at 1208 N. Fayetteville Avenue. Motion unanimously approved. A copy ofthis Ordinance (02004 -28) Directing the Building Inspector to remove /demolish the structure located at 1208 N. Fayetteville Avenue is incorporated into these minutes as Attachment #3. DEMOLITION OF HOUSE 405 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE Mayor Snipes entertained a motion to adopt an ordinance to demolish the structure located at 405 N. Washington Avenue. Motion by Council Member Galbreath, seconded b. Council Member Godwin to approve the ordinance directing the Building Inspector to remove or demolish the structure at 405 N. Washington Avenue. Motion unanimously approved. A copy of this Ordinance (02004 -29) Directing the Building Inspector to remove /demolish the structure located at 405 N. Washington Avenue is incorporated into these minutes as Attachment #4. DEMOLITION OF HOUSE 705 EAST DUKE STREET Mayor Snipes entertained a motion to adopt an ordinance to demolish the structure located at 705 E. Duke Street. Motion by Council Member Billy Tart, seconded by Council Member Maness to approve the ordinance directing the Building Inspector to remove or demolish the structure at 705 E. Duke Street. Motion unanimously approved. A copy of this Ordinance (02004 -30) Directing the Building Inspector to remove /demolish the structure located at 705 E. Duke Street is incorporated into these minutes as Attachment #5. 1100 DEMOLITION OF HOUSE 604 NORTH FAYETTEVILLE AVENUE Mayor Snipes entertained a motion to adopt an ordinance to demolish the structure located at 604 N. Fayetteville Avenue. Motion by Council Member Maness, seconded by Council Member Billy Tart to approve the ordinance directing the Building Inspector to remove or demolish the structure at 604 N. Fayetteville Avenue. Motion unanimously approved. A copy ofthis Ordinance (02004 -31) Directing the Building Inspector to remove /demolish the structure located at 604 N. Fayetteville Avenue is incorporated into these minutes as Attachment #6 STREET CLOSING JESSE TART CIRCLE The adjoining property owner has requested that a portion of Jesse Tart Circle as shown on the attached survey as parcel "A" (12,244.83 square feet), be closed permanently. The Resolution of Intent is attached and the public hearing will be held at the September 2, 2004 meeting if approved. Motion by Council Member Godwin, seconded by Mayor Pro -tern Olds to adopt the Resolution of Intent to permanently close that portion of Jesse Tart Circle as shown on the attached survey as Parcel "A" (12,244.83 square feet) and call for a pubic hearing on this street closure at the September 2, 2004 council meeting. Motion unanimously approved. A copy ofthis Resolution oflntent (82004 -18) to consider permanently closing that portion of Jesse Tart Circle is incorporated into these minutes as Attachment #7. City Manager Uskiewicz requested that three (3) items ofbusiness be added to tonight's agenda. Motion by Council Member Galbreath, seconded by Council Member Joey Tart to add the following itemsfor decision to the Agenda. Motion unanimously approved 1) Police Department Adopt Resolution authorizing the filing of an application far a grant through the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program 2) Police Department Adopt Resolution authorizing the filing of an application for a grant through the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program 3) Authorize approval of proposed sign at East Pointe 1 illage POLICE DEPARTMENT ADOPT RESOLUTION NC GOVERNOR'S HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM Mayor Snipes stated that the local match for this grant in the amount of $23,267 was included in the ✓ FY 2004/2005 adopted budget. Motion by Council Member Joey Tart, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Olds to adopt the resolution authorizing the filing of an application for a grant through the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program for federal funding in the amount of $65,103 with a local match of $23,267. Motion unanimously approved. A copy ofthis Resolution (82004 -19) authorizing the filing of police grant with a local match of$23,267 for personnel and other direct costs is incorporated into these minutes as Attachment #8. POLICE DEPARTMENT ADOPT RESOLUTION NC GOVERNOR'S HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM Motion by Mayor Pro -tern Olds, seconded by Council Member Maness to adopt the resolution authorizing the filing of an application for a grant through the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program for federal funding in the amount of $11,168 with a local match of $0. Motion unanimously approved. A copy of this Resolution (82004 -20) authorizing the filing ofa police grant with a local match of80 for purchasing traffic checkpoint equipment including trailer, light tower, traffic vests and electronic traljic speed sign is incorporated into these minutes as Attachment #9. AUTHORIZE APPROVAL OF PROPOSED SIGN AT EAST POINTE VILLAGE Manager Uskiewicz explained that in accordance, with City Code 22 -292, the City Council has the authority to vary or modify the requirements of a master sign plan. The.proposed sign for East Pointe Village is one- hundred nineteen (119) square feet and the Council is being asked to allow this sign so that the sign permits can be authorized. He added that the sigh is tastefully designed t4ith lots of room for growth to allow other potential businesses to be added to the sign. Mayor Snipes explained that the proposed sign is very attractive and East Pointe Village is the new project being constructed on the east side of Highway 421. One of the businesses, Food Lion, is scheduled to open in September. Motion by Council Member Godwin, seconded by Council Member Galbreath to approve the variation to the sign at East Pointe Village as requested. Motion unanimously approved. 1101 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Motion by Council Member Joey Tart, seconded by Council Member Galbreath to approve the Administrative Reports. Motion unanimously approved. EXECUTIVE REPORTS Council Member Godwin expressed concern about the methodology used by Republic Waste in swapping out new residential garbage containers to citizens as well as missed pickups. Republic Waste had been made aware of these concerns. Council Member Galbreath requested an excused absence at the September 2, 2004 Council meeting. He will be out of town on vacation. Council granted Mr. Galbreath's request. Manager Uskiewicz thanked Public Works employee Red Lambeth for the job he is doing in maintaining the road crews. Mr. Uskiewicz thanked all the staff for the great job they are doing. Mr. Uskiewicz updated the Council on the paving projects, which are being assessed and should be presented to Council at the September meeting. He advised that the Highway 421 widening project and the Rural Center Grant Project #1 will begin construction soon. With regard to the drainage issue in the Juniper Creek area, he advised that (2) correspondences have been sent to the DOT officials. The DOT officials in Fayetteville are writing and encouraging DOT Board Member, Mr. Mac Campbell to come up with a funding source. Mr. Uskiewicz stated that the Phase I environmental report came back in good order on the Johnson Street property donation. City Attorney Pope is researching the deed and hopefully it will be ready for the September meeting. Mayor Snipes stated that Mason Poe, the Marine Reservist and firefighter injured in Iraq, is back in Dunn. Mason has been undergoing rehab in Fayetteville and is making great progress. Mayor Snipes announced the Unsung Hero event tkat will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2004 from 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. at Tyler Park. A joint committee headed by Reverend Dennis Manuel along with the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce, Dunn Area Tourism Authority and the City of Dunn has put together this event which will honor the police, fire and rescue workers in the City for the countless hours they give to the City. It is a way to say thank -you and it is a trbute to all of them and their families. Mayor Snipes mentioned the ground - breaking ceremony that was held at the new Recreation Facility at Tart Park. This 1.1 million dollar project is off and running. This multi- purpose facility will attract events and tournaments, bringing folks to Dunn. Mayor Snipes reminded the Council of the 2004 North Carolina League of Municipalities meeting scheduled in Raleigh on October 24 -26, 2004 and encouraged the Council to attend. WIM1 9 ICY C IM With no further discussion, the following burial rights were executed 1. Dametri Spearman Williams and heirs, Block 15, Lot 31, Space 3, Resthaven Cemetery. 2. William R. Cameron and heirs, Block 9, Lot 10, Spaces 7 -8, Resthaven Cemetery. 3. Niles Eric Brodin and heirs, Block Y, Lot 58, Space 3, Greenwood Cemetery. 4. Naomi Robison Lytello and heirs, Block 13, Lot 3, Space 4, Resthaven Cemetery. 5. Neil Henry Moods and heirs, Block 15, Lot 3, Spaces 3 -4, Resthaven Cemetery. 6. Elizabeth Ward and heirs, Block 2, Lot 30, Spaces 2 -3 -4, Resthaven Cemetery. 7. Betsy Morolas and heirs (Transferred Deed from Kevin Lee), Block BB, Lot 46, Spaces 1 -2 -3 -4 & 8, Memorial Cemetery. 8. Cornetta Robinson and heirs (Transferred Deed from Dorothy J. Smith), Block 11, Lot 1, Space 8, Resthaven Cemetery. 9. Raleigh Flood and heirs, Block 11, Lot 55, Space 8, Resthaven Cemetery. With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. C st: JJ. Jl Debra G. West City Clerk , ,IIIV It III, 1" ,` .......... O :� G OR'Og q �'• ?Z 2�9 SEA1 CgRO P �� �.. I �1. 1-